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BF03 YDB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,008 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,676 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 82,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under seal under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,968 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,723 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,109 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,737 miles

rear disc's corroded/worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,612 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 26,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,902 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BF03 YDB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 YDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF03 YDB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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